Sprained Ankle: Symptoms, Types, Treatment & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
A sprained ankle is a common injury that occurs when the ankle ligaments are torn or stretched too far, often after a fall, or if you roll or twist your ankle. The majority of sprains heal on their own but treatment to strengthen the injured muscles can prevent future sprains.
Ankle Sprain - Foot & Ankle - Orthobullets
2024年1月24日 · Ankle sprains involve an injury to the ATFL and CFL and are the most common reason for missed athletic participation. Treatment usually includes a period of immobilization followed by physical therapy.
Ankle Sprain - Physiopedia
An ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury that involves the stretch or tear (partial or complete) of the ligaments of the ankle joint. These injuries occur when the ankle moves outside of its normal range of motion which can be seen mostly in active and sports populations. [1]
Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Around 90% of ankle sprains involve an inversion injury (the foot turns inward) to the anterior talofibular (ATFL) and calcaneofibular (CFL) ligaments — the lateral ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Ankle Injuries - Verywell Health
2024年5月18日 · This ankle-strengthening exercise focuses on inversion, which involves pushing the ankle inward. While seated, place the inside of the injured foot against a table leg or closed door. Push inward with your foot into the object your foot is against.
Recovering from an ankle sprain - Harvard Health
2024年3月28日 · The most common type of ankle sprain is an inversion injury, or lateral ankle sprain. The foot rolls inward, damaging the ligaments of the outer ankle — the anterior talofibular ligament, the calcaneofibular ligament, and the posterior talofibular ligament.
Sprained ankle - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年8月11日 · A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement.
Acute Ankle Sprain - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年5月23日 · Acute ankle sprains are commonly seen in both primary care practices and emergency departments and can result in significant short-term morbidity, recurrent injuries, and functional instability. Appropriate initial evaluation and treatment can decrease the likelihood of these complications.
Inversion Sprain of the Ankle | Rehab My Patient - Physiopedia
2017年7月25日 · An inversion ankle sprain tends to be one of many common injuries to high-intensity athletes participating in football, basketball, netball and soccer. It tends to occur when the foot is forced into an inversion position beyond muscular and ligamentous control.
Ankle Sprains - Ankle Sprains - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Ankle sprains are very common, most often resulting from turning the foot inward (inversion). Common findings are pain, swelling, and tenderness, which are maximal at the anterolateral ankle. Diagnosis is by clinical evaluation and sometimes x-rays.